Go Hero announces that they have acquired Marusan USA to exclusively distribute Marusan Toys in the U.S. and to develop new and classic Japanese character toys for collectors around the world.
"As a collector of Marusan products, I am honored to have this opportunity to collaborate with Marusan. The possibilities of taking some of my American licenses and interpreting them through the lens Marusan is thrilling." said Steve Forde, owner Go Hero.
Both companies share affections for classic toys, kaiju (monster), robots and hero characters. This will open up possibilities in vinyl, tin and more. Look for new versions of Marusan classic, new Marusan exclusives, new Go Hero/Marusan collaborations, and new Marusan designs of your favorite characters such as Toho's Godzilla, Tsuburaya's Ultraman, Toei's Kikaida and many more.
"I am excited to combine our talent and skills to create new projects and reach new collectors," commented Eiji Kaminaga, owner of Marusan Toys.
